Origin
India, Brazil, China, Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Air, Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.613.79-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
FeAs
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.53-1.541.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.004-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Emotional Healing